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Weather & Climate in Sangiyn Dalay, Mongolia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sangiyn Dalay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average32.2°F
40% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates46.6500°N, 103.3167°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 5, 1990 142 km W of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.8 141 km 33 km
May 5, 1990 146 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia M4.6 149 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2023 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 118 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2019 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 126 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2018 87 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia M4.1 96 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.1 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 33°F (1°C) 0.3 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in

Sangiyn Dalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 3°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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